OCO Community Services

Departmental Mission Statement:

OCO's Community Services Department assists people in achieving their goals through diverse and comprehensive programs that provide outreach, crisis intervention, transportation, education and personal development.

Take a look at the directory listings below for services provided by each area within Community Services. Don't see what you're looking for? Check our pages for Health and Nutrition Services and for Residential Services, or give us a call at 315-598-4717 or email: info@oco.org

Directory of Services: Crisis & Development Services
Crisis & Development Services programs assist people in gaining safety, self sufficiency and personal growth through prevention, intervention and skill building services. 315-342-7532

Prevention Services

Clubhouse - drop-in style sessions that offer a variety of activities and supports for youth and families while promoting long-term heatlh wellness, recovery, and a drug free lifestyle for young people age 12-17 and 18-21: 315-342-7532 Option 7
Health Education: 315-342-0888 ext 1456 or 315-342-7532 Option 7
S.C.O.R.E (Workforce Development/The Hub): 315-342-7532 Option 5

Housing Assistance, Adult & Family Case Management, Shelter, PATH:

Homeless Services
- Youth, Adults, and Families: 315-342-7532 Option 2
- Youth Emergency Services (YES!) Shelter: 315-402-2789
- The PATH (Program to Assist Teenage Homelessness): 315-402-2789

Victim Services

Crisis Hotline: 315-342-1600 or 315-342-7618 or 1-877-342-7618
Services to Aid Families (SAF) Domestic Violence/Rape Crisis: 315-342-1544
SAF Education: 315-342-1544

Care Management Services

BMEN batterer accountability group: 315-342-1256
Backstreet Books - Discount bookstore and JART - Job Assistance Readiness Training: 315-598-5669
Health Homes: 315-598-6664 Option 5
OPTIONS - Services for women and infants: 315-342-0888 Option 6 FAX: 315-207-2754
Supervised Visitation Program: 315-598-6988

Directory of Services: Education

Education Services: Early Childhood Education • Adult Education • Family Development • Literacy Services • Health & Nutrition for Children, Youth and Families

Phone: 315-598-4711 or 1-800-359-4711
Fax: 315-598-4764
Email: children@oco.org

Day Care: Discovery Day Care Center, Phoenix
Pre-K Programs:
- Head Start - All 9 school districts in Oswego County
- Universal Pre-K - Fulton and Phoenix school districts
Literacy for Adults - Literacy Volunteers of Oswego County (LVOC): 315-342-8839

Directory of Services: Transportation

Transportation Services provides safe, affordable, convenient transportation to all residents of Oswego County.

Phone: 315-598-4713 or 315-598-1514. If you are making a long-distance call you may use our toll-free number: 1-877-4THEBUS

Oswego County Public Transit (OPT) - Public transportation. Click here for the latest route information: OPT Oct 1 2019
Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation - Transportation to and from medical appointments for individuals deemed eligible under Oswego County's Medicaid Program.
Call-N-Ride Curb-to-curb transportation for the Elderly and Persons with Special Needs for medical, social or personal business within Oswego County
OCO RIDES - Retired Individuals Driving the Elderly Services (RIDES) - provides the elderly with transportation to and from medical appointments in Onondaga County as well as the Watertown area. This program is made possible through the combined efforts of OCO Transportation, OCO Senior Services, RSVP and community volunteers. Click here for information on OCO RIDES.